Redemption of history with violence

Garry 2022-04-19 09:01:33

The rhythm of the whole film is unhurried but closely intertwined, the plot twists and turns are all reasonable, the violent scenes in the three scenes are concise and full of tension, and the bloody scenes are straightforward but not excessive. In an hour and a half, the conflicting identities of the protagonist's past and present are deeply depicted. The historical problems caused by violence can only be redeemed by violence again under extreme oppression.

The thinking brought about by violence is revealed everywhere in the film, and everyone is inadvertently related to violence in some way. How should we deal with it? TOM's extreme approach seems to have no choice but is it worth understanding? It is actually the right way to leave this question to the reader at the end of the film. It represents people at different stages who make different choices. The wife who can best represent the reader's position is caught in contradiction and hesitation. But there are too many movies that end like this, and it feels a little lacking in novelty.

There is not much time for violent scenes in the film, but it can play the role of finishing touch, showing the theme and thinking brought by violence very well, which is natural and reasonable. When I think of the domestic blockbuster Huang Feihong I watched this year, I also want to express a simple theme: the spirit of martial arts, but the whole film is to pile up and show off the martial arts scene skills of Jet Li and Yuan Heping, plus some imposed slogans and preaching dialogues, this expression method It's really poor and crude by comparison.

Only a rigorous and real script can impress the audience. The characters in the history of violence are well portrayed. In addition, the details echo everywhere, with a little black humor. The combination of sensory stimulation and rational thinking is indeed a rare masterpiece.

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Extended Reading
  • Oran 2022-04-21 09:01:34

    People are forced out

  • Hester 2022-04-22 07:01:05

    Two Gloomy Guys This movie is far less impressive than the later Appaloosa town, but the various blatantly violent scenes in the movie can still make you nervous

A History of Violence quotes

  • [Mr. Fogarty and his men have a conversation with Tom in the diner]

    Tom Stall: We really are quite busy here today as you can see. So if you gentlemen aren't going to be eating, I really should offer your seats to paying customers.

    Carl Fogarty: Hmm. Well...

    Carl Fogarty: [Mr. Fogarty pulls out a $100 bill and lays it on the table] Now we're paying customers.

    Tom Stall: [Tom picks up the bill] I can't take this.

    Carl Fogarty: It shouldn't be a problem for you.

    Tom Stall: What's that supposed to mean?

    Charlie Roarke: Mr. Fogarty's just making conversation here.

    Tom Stall: Well, whatever you want to call it, this conversation is over.

    Charlie Roarke: I think he wants us to leave, Mr. Fogarty.

    Frank Mulligan: Do you know what he does when he don't like people, Mr. Fogarty.

    Carl Fogarty: Yeah. I'm scared. We should leave before he goes all 'Dirty Harry' on us.

  • [Sam tells Tom and Edie who Mr. Fogarty and his men are]

    Sheriff Sam Carney: Charles Roarke, Philadelphia. Indicted on three counts of murder. Frank Mulligan, out of New York, indicted on one count of murder. Questioned in relation to dozens of acts of violence that you don't want to hear about. Both men work for Carl Fogarty. That's the fella with the eye. He spent 15 years in prison on several counts of assault. He's suspected in half a dozen murders, and more disappearances. Tom, these guys are organized crime from the East Coast. Now, they're the real thing. They're bad men. I have to ask you a question...

    Edie Stall: Jesus. Jesus, honey.

    Sheriff Sam Carney: I have to ask you a question. Are you in some kind of witness protection plan?